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Articles written by: Bike/Walk Central Florida

Newsletter / People On Foot

Thanking the doctors and nurses who are saving lives at Orlando Health

BFF was fortunate enough to host a table atOrlando Health in May and speak with doctors, nurses, priests, patients, and family members about preventing pedestrian injuries and fatalities. But the biggest highlight was meeting and thanking the doctors and nurses at the hospital who are saving the lives of the Central Florida’s pedestrian […]

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Evans High School students beautify Pine Hills, Silver Star roads

Last month, Evans High Community School was flooded with student volunteers cleaning up campus in honor of the Trojan Day of Service. Hundreds of students showed up to beautify projects such as repainting school signs and picking up garbage along Pine Hills and Silver Star roads. Speaking of Silver Star Road, there’s […]

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Federal Highway Administration introduces separated bike lane planning and design guide

The Federal Highway Administration announced its new Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide. What exactly is a “separated bike lane” (sometimes referred to as a “cycle track” or “protected bike lane”)?  In simple terms, it’s a portion of a roadway for bicyclists that is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. […]

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Orlando Sentinel: Holy water blesses heads and handlebars

Life is treacherous for a bicyclist: car doors opening into bicycle lanes, potholes, aggressive motorists, parked cars, flat tires, broken spokes, slippery pavement, dogs, pedestrians chatting in the middle of the paved bike path like they were standing in their own driveway, suicidal squirrels, honking horns, cursing drivers, pretty girls. […]

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Better Cities & Towns: Compact and connected communities improve public health

Is it possible that your city helps determine your health? One report, shared by Better Cities & Towns, says it’s not possible – it is happening. Connected communities that allow people to get from Point A to Point B without driving actually encourage walking and biking, therefore creating a healthier […]